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Giraffe are four species, not one
"As distinct species, it makes them some of the most endangered large mammals in the world." Scientific discovery has implications...
Dormice numbers fall by a third
Dormice were once widespread throughout England and Wales but are now vulnerable to extinction. Species threatened by loss of woodland...
Scottish government to introduce animals in circuses bill
The bill will put in place enforcement provisions and sanctions for non-compliance with the ban. Bill will ban the use...
Hedgehogs facing ‘major threat’ from HS2 lorry park
While HS2 have acknowledged their proposal poses a risk to hedgehogs, they are not considering alternative locations. Ecologists to make...
Grouse shooting ban will be debated by MPs
Campaigners are calling for the sport to be banned as they say it is linked with the illegal killing of...
Zika insecticide killing millions of honeybees
Flower Town Bee Farm and Supply in Summerville have lost over two million bees. Beekeepers not informed about spraying Thousands...
Eastern lowland gorillas on brink of extinction
Eastern lowland gorillas live only in the remote forests of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Born Free calls for...
Census reveals huge decline in African elephants
African elephants are at risk from poaching and habitat loss. Findings will be used to shape major policy decisions A...
Hare coursing operation underway in Lincolnshire
Operation Galileo will focus on the seizure of dogs and vehicles, as this is thought to be the greatest deterrent....
Endangered elephant recovery will ‘take decades’
The worryingly slow population growth rates are three times those reported for congeneric species, savanna elephants. Slow intrinsic growth rate...